Current Students

Annual Certifications

Annual Certifications Uploaded to Student Self-Service

Students are be able to upload annual certification items directly in Student Self-Service.

Where do I upload my renewed certifications?

On the Student Center To-Do List on Student Self Service.

Can I upload renewed certification from off-campus?
Yes. However, students must register the DUO security authentication first.

My Self-Service shows I need documentation that I already submitted. What do I do?
If the item is more than 12 months old, please upload updated information in Self-Service. If not or if having difficulties uploading, please email your campus contact listed below.

MSN Clinical Request Form/Letter Good Standing-
Please complete the following forms if you need clinical information or a letter of good standing sent to your clinical site.
Clinical Rotation Information Request
Letter of Good Standing

Enrollment Holds

Holds will be placed on continuing enrollment until expired items are renewed.

Holds can be viewed on the To-Do List in Student Self Service.

Items for Annual Renewal

Students with continuous enrollment will have to renew the items below upon expiration or every 12 months as necessary.

Annual Certification Renewal Quicksheet- view all requirements, forms, and links below.

Please note some items vary per campus due to clinical requirements.

Lawton Instructions	Oklahoma City Instructions	Tulsa Instructions
TB Skin Test: every 12 months	TB Skin Test: every 12 months	TB Skin Test: every 12 months
CPR AHA BLS Certification (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN every 12 months; All others every 24 months)	CPR AHA BLS Certification (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN every 12 months; All others every 24 months)	CPR AHA BLS Certification (Traditional BSN and Accelerated BSN every 12 months; All others every 24 months)
Tetanus (Tdap) Shot: expires every 10 years	Tetanus (Tdap) Shot: expires every 10 years	Tetanus (Tdap) Shot: expires every 10 years
Background Check: every 12 months	Background Check: every 12 months	Background Check: every 12 months
Drug Screen: every 12 months (See Melinda Smith for details)	Drug Screen: every 12 months	Drug Screen: every 12 months (See Dianne Estes for details)
Flu Shot: Only if required by clinical agency	Flu Shot (during season): every 12 months (see below)	Flu Shot (during season): every 12 months (see below)
Health Insurance Waiver: Upon Expiration or in accordance to University guidelines.	Health Insurance Waiver: Upon expiration or in accordance to University guidelines.	Health Insurance Waiver: Upon expiration or in accordance to University guidelines.
University Training: see below	University Training: see below	University Training: see below

Item Links for Annual Renewal

CPR/AHA/BLS: The CON offers American Heart Association CPR/Basic Life Support courses that meet certification requirements. Please note that the number of courses offered at the CON is limited and fill up quickly.

For information about dates, times, cost, and requirements for those who need FIRST-TIME certification, please click here.

For those who are CURRENTLY certified by the American Heart Association and need to renew, please click here.

Re-certification Dates - April 12 and April 26
Re-certification FAQs

Students are not required to take CPR/BLS from the CON and may find information about other resources for training at the American Heart Association Website. *American Red Cross CPR Training is not accepted.*

Background Checks: Background Check Information Certiphi-Application Station OU College of Nursing Instructions-Certiphi

Drug Screens: CRG

Health Insurance Waiver: OUHSC Student Health, AHP, Waiver Quick Reference, Waiver Instructions

University Training: HIPAA Privacy/Security and EHSO (The University has been in the process of moving the EHSO training over to OnPoint. If you are not redirected or you do not see your training in EHSO, please try the OnPoint website)

Flu Shot Information

Students participating in clinical activities are required by clinical agencies to have a flu shot by October 31. Those who decline to receive this important vaccination will be directed by their clinical instructor regarding next steps which may include wearing a mask during clinical rotations.

Contact Us

For additional information regarding compliance, please contact your campus Student Affairs representative:

Lawton	Oklahoma City	Tulsa
Office of Student Affairs Melinda-R-Smith@ouhsc.edu (580) 591-8091	Office of Student Affairs Mark Gunter (405) 271-2402 ext 49221	Office of Student Affairs Dianne-Estes@ouhsc.edu (918) 660-3979

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